Santa Cruz, Chile
Clos Apalta Residence is a luxury wine-focused property in Santa Cruz, Chile, occupying a 1,235-acre private reserve in the Apalta Valley. A Relais & Châteaux member, it offers 10 accommodations set within vineyard and native forest landscapes. The estate centers on wine education through its contemporary winery, drawing on seven generations of viticulture heritage, complemented by organic cuisine and nature-based activities.
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Located in the Apalta Valley of Santa Cruz, Chile, Clos Apalta Residence occupies a 1,235-acre private reserve bordered by dense native forest. The property sits within the O'Higgins Region, with access to the broader Colchagua Valley wine region and proximity to the Colchagua Museum.
Accommodations comprise villas and cottages, each measuring 90 square meters (969 square feet). All rooms feature a Super King bed and a private balcony or terrace with panoramic views of the reserve.
The on-site restaurant prepares cuisine using in-season, organic produce from the property's orchard, paired with house wines. Individual and group cooking classes are conducted by the chef. Room service is available.
A contemporary gravitational winery serves as the focal point for wine education. The property traces seven generations of viticulture heritage. Offerings include winery tours, wine tastings, oenology courses, private tastings, picnics in the vineyard, lamb barbecues in the vineyard, and organized visits to Colchagua Valley wineries.
The property features a heated outdoor pool, tennis court, fitness room, sauna, hammam, and hot tub. Spa services include massage, in-room treatments, yoga, and sound healing therapies. Additional amenities include valet parking, internet access, and air conditioning throughout.
The reserve offers hiking trails through endemic vegetation, vineyard biking routes, mountain biking, and horseback riding. Nature-based activities include nature walks and jogging. Guests can arrange visits to the Colchagua Museum.
Clos Apalta Residence appeals to guests focused on wine education, nature immersion, and rural luxury. The property is exclusively for guests 18 years of age and older, prioritizing tranquility and landscape connection over urban convenience.
Editorial verification: Clos Apalta Residence is affiliated with Relais & Châteaux; this was confirmed on the brand's own website or hotel list, and the hotel was matched to its official website by our editorial board.
The property is located in the Apalta Valley, Santa Cruz, within the O'Higgins Region of Chile. It occupies a 1,235-acre private reserve surrounded by native forest and vineyards.
Clos Apalta Residence is part of Relais & Châteaux, a collection of independent luxury hotels.
The property offers 10 accommodations comprising villas and cottages, each measuring 90 square meters (969 square feet), with a Super King bed and private balcony or terrace.
Guests can participate in winery tours, wine tastings, oenology courses, private tastings, vineyard picnics, barbecues in the vineyard, and organized visits to nearby Colchagua Valley wineries.
The restaurant serves organic, in-season cuisine from the property's orchard, paired with house wines. The chef conducts individual and group cooking classes.
Amenities include a heated outdoor pool, sauna, hammam, massage services, in-room spa treatments, yoga, sound healing therapies, tennis court, and fitness room.
The property is exclusively for guests 18 years of age and older.
Clos Apalta Residence is affiliated with Relais & Châteaux; this was confirmed on the brand's own website or hotel list, and the hotel was matched to its official website by our editorial board.
Clos Apalta Residence is in Santa Cruz, Chile. Address: Isla del Guindo, Santa Cruz, O'Higgins Region, Chile.
| Location | Santa Cruz, Chile |
|---|---|
| Address | Isla del Guindo, Santa Cruz, O'Higgins Region, Chile |
| Brand / alliance | Relais & Châteaux |
| Official website | relaischateaux.com |
| Verified | by the editorial board |
Sources: relaischateaux.com/gb/hotel/clos-apalta-residence/
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